ZIP 46117 (Charlottesville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46117: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hancock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Indiana
Hancock County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 32.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Hancock County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 46117: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46117: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Hancock County has recorded 1,200 truck crashes since 2015, with 449 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46117 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-70E (2), CR-600 (1) and Sr- 3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (21%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46117 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| CR-600 | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 347 |
| I-70E | 114 |
| I-70W | 102 |
| Cr600W | 29 |
| SR-9 | 28 |
| US-40 | 26 |
| SR-9N | 23 |
| Cr300N | 14 |
ZIP 46117 at a glance
| Population | 527 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,250 |
| Median home value | $258,347 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 51 | +117% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 66 | +30% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 127 | +90% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 127 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46117
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46117?
1,200 truck crashes have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 449 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46117?
I-70 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46117 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46117?
Truck crashes in Hancock County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46117?
Garbage trucks were involved in 33 reported crashes in Hancock County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 46117 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hancock County has 114.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46117?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.